
Are you ever awake in the cruellest hours of the night, when the world is quiet, but your mind isn’t?
That’s where Paranormia begins.
Hosted by journalist and parapsychologist Elizabeth McCafferty, Paranormia is a weekly storytelling podcast where true crime collides with the supernatural, the psychological, and the macabre. Each episode explores real cases where belief in something unseen becomes... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

In 1952, three boys in West Virginia watched a strange glowing object fall from the sky. When they returned to investigate, they claimed to encounter a terrifying 10-foot-tall figure with a red face and pointed hood. But what really happened on that ... more
It’s the last episode of Psychic Month on Paranormia, where Elizabeth has been joined by a range of guests exploring the fascinating and controversial world of psychics, mediums and unexplained experiences.
In this episode, Elizabeth is joined by Po... more
It’s Psychic Month on Paranormia, and throughout August Elizabeth will be joined by a range of guests to explore the fascinating and controversial world of psychics and mediums.
What happens when the people who work closest to death start experienci... more
It’s Psychic Month on Paranormia, and throughout August Elizabeth will be joined by a range of guests to explore the fascinating and controversial world of psychics and mediums.
Helen Duncan was a Scottish medium who became one of the most famous an... more
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Worth a listen *****
I love the show. Some episodes are definitely better than others but that’s completely understandable. I just wanted to give my one point of friction for me. Im an audio engineer….I love the sound design and her voice is perfect for this type of show. Thing is whenever the music is playing and she starts speaking the music lowers dramatically. Even if she only stops for a second or 2 the music will come back in creating this Pumping effect. I know whats happening, the engineer is using a “duckin... more
Scripts obviously written by A.I.
"It's not_____it's______", "that's not_______that's_______". A.I. always has those types of lines in it.
Some really interesting stories here and I have binged them all! One bugbear- the word “Was” I can’t unhear it now lol
Obsessed with this podcast! Came across through a tiktok on the Sandown clown and have been catching up on all of the episodes - Elizabeth is a captivating narrator! Can’t wait for more
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Paranormia blends true crime storytelling with paranormal and psychological elements, guided by a journalist-parapsychologist host. Episodes investigate real cases where belief, fear, and inexplicable phenomena intersect, from haunted objects and cults to psychic visions and the supernatural, all grounded in rigorous research and cinematic narration. A recurring strength is turning complex investigations and sensitive victim stories into engaging narratives, with a notable emphasis on examining evidence, bias, and belief systems. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, well-researched true crime with a paranormal twist and are interested in how culture shapes interpretation of eerie events.
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Recent guests on Paranormia include:
1. Kate Cherrell
2. Christine Holohan
3. Luke Jones
4. Poppy Damon
5. Gabriela Hardiman
6. Mansi Vithlani
7. Jo Meek
8. Laura Brotherton
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